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Cable Matters 202071 USB 3.0 KVM Switch with 4K HDMI

Expert rating6.6 / 10

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Price:: $31.99
Video:: HDMI, up to 4K@60Hz
USB:: 3x USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
Computers:: 2

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Manufacturer: Cable Matters Last updated: 2026-09-15

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Cable Matters 202071 USB 3.0 KVM Switch with 4K HDMI Review

Cable Matters 202071 USB 3.0 KVM switch with 4K HDMI for 2 computers, sharing one HDMI monitor and 3 USB 3.0 peripherals with HDR and surround sound support, switched via button or RF remote.

The budget-friendly HDMI sibling of the 202070, built for anyone who just needs to flip between two HDMI-equipped machines on a single 4K display without spending on DisplayPort gear.

Overview

Two Micro-B USB 3.0 host cables plus two HDMI inputs combine into one HDMI output and three shared USB-A ports, with HDR and surround sound audio passthrough for media and gaming setups.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating6.6 / 10

The HDMI counterpart to the 202070, 4K@60Hz switching for two computers with the same dependable Cable Matters build quality.

Best for

Budget 2-PC HDMI switching
Home offices sharing one 4K monitor
Users who want HDR/surround audio passthrough

Not for

DisplayPort-only monitors
Setups needing more than 2 hosts
EDID emulation for boot-time reliability

Specifications

What these specs mean

Capability Score

5.1/10

How much this switch can do compared with other desk KVM switches, rated from its specifications.

Identity

Switching Method	Front-panel button or included RF remote control

Topology

Computers Supported	2 computers
Displays Per Computer	1 displays
KVM Segment	Desk

Video & Features

Video Standard	HDMI
Max Resolution	4K
USB Hub Ports	3
Audio Support	Yes

Per display capability

Max Resolution Single Display	3840x2160
Max Refresh At Max Resolution	60 Hz
Max Refresh At 4K	60 Hz

Display continuity

EDID Emulation	No
HDR Passthrough	Yes

USB peripheral switching

USB Switching Speed	USB 3.0 5Gbps

USB-C and power delivery

Power Delivery Wattage	No

Physical and power

Housing Material	Plastic (ABS)
External Power Required	No
Power Supply	Bus-powered, optional USB-C power input

In the box and price

Price	31.99 USD
Included Cables	2x USB 3.0 micro-B cables, 2x HDMI cables, 1x USB 2.0 extension cable, 1x AC adapter, 1x RF remote control

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Cable Matters 202071 USB 3.0 KVM Switch with 4K HDMI (2 Computers / 4K@60Hz / 3x USB 3.0)?

Key specs for the Cable Matters 202071 USB 3.0 KVM Switch with 4K HDMI: USB Hub Ports 3 (USB-A), Max Resolution 4K, Max Resolution Per Display 3840x2160, USB Version USB 3.0 (5Gbps), Audio Support Yes (HDR passthrough and surround sound), Video Standard HDMI.

Who is the Cable Matters 202071 USB 3.0 KVM Switch with 4K HDMI (2 Computers / 4K@60Hz / 3x USB 3.0) best suited to?

Best suited to: Budget 2-PC HDMI switching; Home offices sharing one 4K monitor; Users who want HDR/surround audio passthrough.

What are the drawbacks of the Cable Matters 202071 USB 3.0 KVM Switch with 4K HDMI (2 Computers / 4K@60Hz / 3x USB 3.0)?

Not the best fit for: DisplayPort-only monitors; Setups needing more than 2 hosts; EDID emulation for boot-time reliability.